The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South River City, Austin, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South River City

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South River City.

 

South River City, Austin, TX Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
C-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$4.04 million

Cost of Crime™ for South River City, Austin, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,004 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South River City in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is South River City, Austin, TX Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South River City ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of neighborhoods but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to South River City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South River City is 45.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South River City Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South River City varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southeast areas to 1 in 30 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of South River City, Austin, TX see the most incidents - about 59 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South River City, Austin, TX

The total projected cost of crime in South River City for 2025 is $4,035,396. This translates to approximately $568 per resident and $1,004 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in South River City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South River City Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South River City, Austin, TX: $568
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South River City is $568 per year, which is $104 more than the national average and $13 more than Austin's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South River City:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $750 more than in South River City.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $374 less than in South River City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South River City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South River City
Cost per South River City Resident
Murder
$614,258
$86
Rape/Sexual Assault
$402,083
$57
Robbery
$197,446
$28
Assault
$601,574
$85
Kidnapping
$90,303
$13
Vehicle Theft
$389,202
$55
Burglary
$370,332
$52
Theft
$614,599
$86
Arson
$15,323
$2
Vandalism
$313,485
$44
Animal Cruelty
$7,684
$1
Drug Crimes
$408,602
$57
Identity Theft
$10,505
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$4,035,396
$568

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South River City, Austin, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in South River City totals $6,265,620 ($882 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,301,016 ($1,449 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the South River City crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which South River City has 2, have the same problem. Of South River City’s 7,107 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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South River City Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South River City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.947
Robbery
0.8832
Rape
0.9331
Murder
0.0460
Total Violent Crime
4.810 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.70
Vehicle Theft
3.537
Burglary
5.745
Arson
0.0893
Total Property Crime
26.07 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2096
Drug Crimes
7.772
Vandalism
6.174
Identity Theft
0.1910
Animal Cruelty
0.1462
Total "Other" Rate
14.49 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South River City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South River City.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C-
C+
D
D
D
D
D
D
C-
D+
C
D-
D-
D
C+
B+
B
D+
D+
C-
B-
C
B+
D+
D
C-
C
D+
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South River City is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B-
B-
C+
B
B
A
A
A
D+
C-
C-
D
C+
C+
A
A
A
D
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
B
C+
C+
D+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, South River City is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South River City, Austin, TX average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South River City schools on SchoolGrade

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